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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.81, 687.20 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.81, 687.20 and 340.39 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.81 : 687.20 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.81/687.20 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.81x = 687.20 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.81x = 233,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,914.68/497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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