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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.51, 685.31 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.51, 685.31 and 339.48 is: 468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.51 : 685.31 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.51/685.31 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.51x = 685.31 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.51x = 232,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,649.04/496.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.57

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