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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 722.97 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 722.97 and 345.22 is: 518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 722.97 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/722.97 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 722.97 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 249,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,581.90/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.56

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