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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 687.32 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 687.32 and 342.96 is: 473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 687.32 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/687.32 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 687.32 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 235,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,723.27/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.19

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