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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 720.93 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 720.93 and 343.95 is: 515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 720.93 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/720.93 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 720.93 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 247,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,962.46/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.15

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