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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.31, 682.98 and 344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.31, 682.98 and 344.73 is: 476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.31 : 682.98 = 344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.31/682.98 = 344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.31x = 682.98 × 344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.31x = 235,443.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,443.70/494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.31

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