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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.27, 686.34 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.27, 686.34 and 340.22 is: 469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.27 : 686.34 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.27/686.34 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.27x = 686.34 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.27x = 233,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,508.31/497.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.58

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