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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.34, 722.70 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.34, 722.70 and 338.16 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.34 : 722.70 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.34/722.70 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.34x = 722.70 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.34x = 244,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,388.23/482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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