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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.48, 684 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.48, 684 and 348.24 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.48 : 684 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.48/684 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.48x = 684 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.48x = 238,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,196.16/495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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