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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 688.50 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 688.50 and 341.75 is: 471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 688.50 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/688.50 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 688.50 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 235,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,291.43/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.38

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