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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.36, 682.43 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.36, 682.43 and 347.54 is: 479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.36 : 682.43 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.36/682.43 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.36x = 682.43 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.36x = 237,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,166.57/494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.75

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