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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.90, 724.82 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.90, 724.82 and 346.19 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.90 : 724.82 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.90/724.82 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.90x = 724.82 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.90x = 250,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,920.08/482.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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