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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 723.90 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 723.90 and 338.42 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 723.90 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/723.90 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 723.90 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 244,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,982.24/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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