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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.46, 720.06 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.46, 720.06 and 349.14 is: 523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.46 : 720.06 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.46/720.06 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.46x = 720.06 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.46x = 251,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,401.75/480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.25

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