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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.60, 683.16 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.60, 683.16 and 340.08 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.60 : 683.16 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.60/683.16 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.60x = 683.16 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.60x = 232,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,329.05/495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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