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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.72, 688.82 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.72, 688.82 and 344.20 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.72 : 688.82 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.72/688.82 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.72x = 688.82 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.72x = 237,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,091.84/499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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