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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.19, 687.83 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.19, 687.83 and 341.84 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.19 : 687.83 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.19/687.83 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.19x = 687.83 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.19x = 235,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,127.82/499.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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