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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.65, 686.81 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.65, 686.81 and 340.23 is: 469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.65 : 686.81 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.65/686.81 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.65x = 686.81 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.65x = 233,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,673.37/497.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.55

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