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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 683.64 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 683.64 and 348.32 is: 480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 683.64 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/683.64 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 683.64 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 238,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,125.48/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.13

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