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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 687.31 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 687.31 and 341.47 is: 470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 687.31 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/687.31 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 687.31 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 234,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,693.17/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.51

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