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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 719.43 and 343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 719.43 and 343.99 is: 514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 719.43 = 343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/719.43 = 343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 719.43 × 343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 247,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,476.73/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.63

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