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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.45, 682.12 and 347.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.45, 682.12 and 347.29 is: 479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.45 : 682.12 = 347.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.45/682.12 = 347.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.45x = 682.12 × 347.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.45x = 236,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,892.18/494.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.10

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