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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.89, 684.99 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.89, 684.99 and 349.83 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.89 : 684.99 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.89/684.99 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.89x = 684.99 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.89x = 239,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,630.05/496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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