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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.04, 723.30 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.04, 723.30 and 344.91 is: 517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.04 : 723.30 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.04/723.30 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.04x = 723.30 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.04x = 249,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,473.40/482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.54

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