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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.70, 684.38 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.70, 684.38 and 348.68 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.70 : 684.38 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.70/684.38 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.70x = 684.38 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.70x = 238,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,629.62/495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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