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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.43, 688.40 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.43, 688.40 and 340.80 is: 470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.43 : 688.40 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.43/688.40 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.43x = 688.40 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.43x = 234,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,606.72/498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.69

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