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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.99, 684.34 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.99, 684.34 and 336.76 is: 464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.99 : 684.34 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.99/684.34 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.99x = 684.34 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.99x = 230,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,458.34/495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.64

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