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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.94, 684.66 and 338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.94, 684.66 and 338.81 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.94 : 684.66 = 338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.94/684.66 = 338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.94x = 684.66 × 338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.94x = 231,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,966.23/495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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