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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.66, 684.27 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.66, 684.27 and 348.42 is: 481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.66 : 684.27 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.66/684.27 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.66x = 684.27 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.66x = 238,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,413.35/495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.00

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