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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.56, 684.42 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.56, 684.42 and 348.93 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.56 : 684.42 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.56/684.42 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.56x = 684.42 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.56x = 238,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,814.67/496.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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