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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.54, 683.52 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.54, 683.52 and 347.82 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.54 : 683.52 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.54/683.52 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.54x = 683.52 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.54x = 237,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,741.93/495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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