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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.56, 685.14 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.56, 685.14 and 348.96 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.56 : 685.14 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.56/685.14 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.56x = 685.14 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.56x = 239,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,086.45/496.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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