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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.23, 682.98 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.23, 682.98 and 347.60 is: 479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.23 : 682.98 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.23/682.98 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.23x = 682.98 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.23x = 237,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,403.85/495.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.38

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