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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.64, 682.83 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.64, 682.83 and 348.04 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.64 : 682.83 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.64/682.83 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.64x = 682.83 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.64x = 237,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,652.15/494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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