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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 684.42 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 684.42 and 348.84 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 684.42 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/684.42 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 684.42 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 238,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,751.76/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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