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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.60, 682.69 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.60, 682.69 and 347.27 is: 479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.60 : 682.69 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.60/682.69 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.60x = 682.69 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.60x = 237,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,077.76/494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.33

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