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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.06, 688.35 and 341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.06, 688.35 and 341.41 is: 470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.06 : 688.35 = 341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.06/688.35 = 341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.06x = 688.35 × 341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.06x = 235,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,007.87/499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.91

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