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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 690.12 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 690.12 and 334.62 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 690.12 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/690.12 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 690.12 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 230,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,927.95/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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