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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 722.02 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 722.02 and 344.04 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 722.02 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/722.02 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 722.02 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 248,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,403.76/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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