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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.11, 688.98 and 337.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.11, 688.98 and 337.45 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.11 : 688.98 = 337.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.11/688.98 = 337.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.11x = 688.98 × 337.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.11x = 232,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,494.58/499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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