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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.52, 685.22 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.52, 685.22 and 339.18 is: 468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.52 : 685.22 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.52/685.22 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.52x = 685.22 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.52x = 232,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,410.34/496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.08

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