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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.78, 688.41 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.78, 688.41 and 341.73 is: 471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.78 : 688.41 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.78/688.41 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.78x = 688.41 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.78x = 235,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,250.35/498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.65

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