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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.45, 682.65 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.45, 682.65 and 347.43 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.45 : 682.65 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.45/682.65 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.45x = 682.65 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.45x = 237,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,173.09/494.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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