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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 687.56 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 687.56 and 341.24 is: 470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 687.56 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/687.56 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 687.56 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 234,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,617.83/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.64

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