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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.71, 685.77 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.71, 685.77 and 349.68 is: 482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.71 : 685.77 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.71/685.77 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.71x = 685.77 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.71x = 239,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,800.05/496.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.78

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