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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 686.82 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 686.82 and 340.98 is: 470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 686.82 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/686.82 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 686.82 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 234,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,191.88/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.72

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