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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 683.86 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 683.86 and 346.54 is: 478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 683.86 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/683.86 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 683.86 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 236,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,982.27/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.19

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