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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.60, 688.68 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.60, 688.68 and 344.08 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.60 : 688.68 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.60/688.68 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.60x = 688.68 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.60x = 236,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,961.01/499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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