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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.66, 719.78 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.66, 719.78 and 344.58 is: 516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.66 : 719.78 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.66/719.78 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.66x = 719.78 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.66x = 248,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,020.07/480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.00

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