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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.55, 688.32 and 341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.55, 688.32 and 341.45 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.55 : 688.32 = 341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.55/688.32 = 341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.55x = 688.32 × 341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.55x = 235,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,021.72/498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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