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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.70, 683.84 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.70, 683.84 and 348.42 is: 480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.70 : 683.84 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.70/683.84 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.70x = 683.84 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.70x = 238,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,262.66/495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.66

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