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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.42, 687.60 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.42, 687.60 and 341.28 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.42 : 687.60 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.42/687.60 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.42x = 687.60 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.42x = 234,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,664.13/498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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