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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.95, 687.42 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.95, 687.42 and 340.61 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.95 : 687.42 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.95/687.42 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.95x = 687.42 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.95x = 234,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,138.69/497.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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