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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.99, 685.29 and 339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.99, 685.29 and 339.58 is: 468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.99 : 685.29 = 339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.99/685.29 = 339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.99x = 685.29 × 339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.99x = 232,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,710.78/496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.24

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