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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.70, 683 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.70, 683 and 347.68 is: 480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.70 : 683 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.70/683 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.70x = 683 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.70x = 237,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,465.44/494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.02

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