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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.99, 684.03 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.99, 684.03 and 348.57 is: 480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.99 : 684.03 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.99/684.03 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.99x = 684.03 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.99x = 238,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,432.34/495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.72

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