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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 684.24 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 684.24 and 340.52 is: 470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 684.24 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/684.24 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 684.24 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 232,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,997.40/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.06

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