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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.08, 682.68 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.08, 682.68 and 347.66 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.08 : 682.68 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.08/682.68 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.08x = 682.68 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.08x = 237,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,340.53/495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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