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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.69, 722.03 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.69, 722.03 and 344.33 is: 516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.69 : 722.03 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.69/722.03 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.69x = 722.03 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.69x = 248,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,611.26/481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.13

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