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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.24, 683.10 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.24, 683.10 and 348.18 is: 480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.24 : 683.10 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.24/683.10 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.24x = 683.10 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.24x = 237,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,841.76/495.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.26

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