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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.90, 697.05 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.90, 697.05 and 348.42 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.90 : 697.05 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.90/697.05 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.90x = 697.05 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.90x = 242,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,866.16/504.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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