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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 723.52 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 723.52 and 345.04 is: 517.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 723.52 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/723.52 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 723.52 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 249,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,643.34/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.12

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