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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 683.56 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 683.56 and 338.60 is: 467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 683.56 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/683.56 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 683.56 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 231,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,453.42/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.43

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