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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.10, 683.38 and 347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.10, 683.38 and 347.77 is: 480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.10 : 683.38 = 347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.10/683.38 = 347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.10x = 683.38 × 347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.10x = 237,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,659.06/495.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.02

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