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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.92, 684.96 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.92, 684.96 and 349.32 is: 481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.92 : 684.96 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.92/684.96 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.92x = 684.96 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.92x = 239,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,270.23/496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.51

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