Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.02, 687.30 and 342.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498.02, 687.30 and 342.50 is: 472.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498.02 : 687.30 = 342.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498.02/687.30 = 342.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498.02x = 687.30 × 342.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498.02x = 235,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,400.25/498.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472.67
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