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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.84, 720.18 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.84, 720.18 and 344.04 is: 515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.84 : 720.18 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.84/720.18 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.84x = 720.18 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.84x = 247,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,770.73/480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.29

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