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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.56, 686.72 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.56, 686.72 and 340.44 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.56 : 686.72 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.56/686.72 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.56x = 686.72 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.56x = 233,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,786.96/497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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