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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.84, 684.13 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.84, 684.13 and 338.19 is: 466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.84 : 684.13 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.84/684.13 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.84x = 684.13 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.84x = 231,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,365.92/495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.61

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