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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.10, 684.06 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.10, 684.06 and 348.68 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.10 : 684.06 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.10/684.06 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.10x = 684.06 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.10x = 238,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,518.04/496.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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