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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 689.58 and 342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 689.58 and 342.98 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 689.58 = 342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/689.58 = 342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 689.58 × 342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 236,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,512.15/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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