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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.20, 687.72 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.20, 687.72 and 341.12 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.20 : 687.72 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.20/687.72 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.20x = 687.72 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.20x = 234,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,595.05/498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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