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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.97, 689.61 and 342.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.97, 689.61 and 342.73 is: 472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.97 : 689.61 = 342.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.97/689.61 = 342.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.97x = 689.61 × 342.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.97x = 236,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,352.18/499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.73

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