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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.46, 684.29 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.46, 684.29 and 348.84 is: 480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.46 : 684.29 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.46/684.29 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.46x = 684.29 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.46x = 238,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,708.60/496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.82

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