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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.02, 686.70 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.02, 686.70 and 340.74 is: 469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.02 : 686.70 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.02/686.70 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.02x = 686.70 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.02x = 233,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,986.16/498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.84

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