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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.60, 686.16 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.60, 686.16 and 348.35 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.60 : 686.16 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.60/686.16 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.60x = 686.16 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.60x = 239,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,023.84/497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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