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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.94, 683.68 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.94, 683.68 and 348.12 is: 479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.94 : 683.68 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.94/683.68 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.94x = 683.68 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.94x = 238,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,002.68/495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.90

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