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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 723.78 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 723.78 and 346.24 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 723.78 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/723.78 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 723.78 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 250,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,601.59/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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