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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.50, 683.88 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.50, 683.88 and 348.36 is: 480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.50 : 683.88 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.50/683.88 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.50x = 683.88 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.50x = 238,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,236.44/495.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.80

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