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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496, 684.80 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496, 684.80 and 358.24 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 684.80 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/684.80 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 684.80 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 245,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,322.75/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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