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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.26, 683.59 and 347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.26, 683.59 and 347.95 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.26 : 683.59 = 347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.26/683.59 = 347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.26x = 683.59 × 347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.26x = 237,851.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,851.93/495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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