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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.77, 688.41 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.77, 688.41 and 341.72 is: 471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.77 : 688.41 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.77/688.41 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.77x = 688.41 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.77x = 235,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,245.19/498.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.65

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