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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.84, 720.42 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.84, 720.42 and 343.18 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.84 : 720.42 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.84/720.42 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.84x = 720.42 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.84x = 247,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,233.74/480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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