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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.30, 686.13 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.30, 686.13 and 339.80 is: 468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.30 : 686.13 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.30/686.13 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.30x = 686.13 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.30x = 233,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,146.97/497.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.83

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