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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.41, 689.20 and 342.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.41, 689.20 and 342.37 is: 472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.41 : 689.20 = 342.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.41/689.20 = 342.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.41x = 689.20 × 342.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.41x = 235,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,961.41/499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.48

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