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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 722.04 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 722.04 and 344.06 is: 515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 722.04 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/722.04 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 722.04 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 248,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,425.08/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.66

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