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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.99, 723.80 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.99, 723.80 and 344.88 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.99 : 723.80 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.99/723.80 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.99x = 723.80 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.99x = 249,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,625.01/482.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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