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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.46, 683.96 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.46, 683.96 and 348.86 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.46 : 683.96 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.46/683.96 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.46x = 683.96 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.46x = 238,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,606.29/495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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