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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.88, 684.30 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.88, 684.30 and 348.76 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.88 : 684.30 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.88/684.30 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.88x = 684.30 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.88x = 238,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,656.47/495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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