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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.73, 687.15 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.73, 687.15 and 340.59 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.73 : 687.15 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.73/687.15 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.73x = 687.15 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.73x = 234,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,036.42/497.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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