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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 723.53 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 723.53 and 346.28 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 723.53 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/723.53 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 723.53 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 250,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,541.22/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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