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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.40, 682.92 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.40, 682.92 and 348.34 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.40 : 682.92 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.40/682.92 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.40x = 682.92 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.40x = 237,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,888.35/495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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