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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.55, 686.94 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.55, 686.94 and 340.44 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.55 : 686.94 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.55/686.94 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.55x = 686.94 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.55x = 233,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,862.73/497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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