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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.10, 682.72 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.10, 682.72 and 345.90 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.10 : 682.72 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.10/682.72 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.10x = 682.72 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.10x = 236,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,152.85/495.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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