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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.54, 689.43 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.54, 689.43 and 342.33 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.54 : 689.43 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.54/689.43 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.54x = 689.43 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.54x = 236,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,012.57/499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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