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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.25, 718.11 and 342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.25, 718.11 and 342.87 is: 512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.25 : 718.11 = 342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.25/718.11 = 342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.25x = 718.11 × 342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.25x = 246,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,215.68/480.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.68

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