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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.02, 687.12 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.02, 687.12 and 340.34 is: 469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.02 : 687.12 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.02/687.12 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.02x = 687.12 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.02x = 233,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,854.42/498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.57

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