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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.98, 684.25 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.98, 684.25 and 348.72 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.98 : 684.25 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.98/684.25 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.98x = 684.25 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.98x = 238,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,611.66/495.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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