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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 719.69 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 719.69 and 343.17 is: 514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 719.69 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/719.69 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 719.69 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 246,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,974.30/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.18

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