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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.32, 720.34 and 342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.32, 720.34 and 342.94 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.32 : 720.34 = 342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.32/720.34 = 342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.32x = 720.34 × 342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.32x = 247,033.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,033.40/480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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