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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.35, 682.35 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.35, 682.35 and 347.02 is: 478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.35 : 682.35 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.35/682.35 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.35x = 682.35 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.35x = 236,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,789.10/494.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.99

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