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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.55, 683.64 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.55, 683.64 and 348.28 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.55 : 683.64 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.55/683.64 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.55x = 683.64 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.55x = 238,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,096.43/495.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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