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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.74, 688.58 and 341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.74, 688.58 and 341.63 is: 471.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.74 : 688.58 = 341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.74/688.58 = 341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.74x = 688.58 × 341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.74x = 235,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,234.43/498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.66

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