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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 683.64 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 683.64 and 340.20 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 683.64 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/683.64 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 683.64 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 232,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,574.33/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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