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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 688.50 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 688.50 and 341.34 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 688.50 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/688.50 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 688.50 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 235,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,012.59/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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