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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 724.29 and 345.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 724.29 and 345.58 is: 517.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 724.29 = 345.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/724.29 = 345.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 724.29 × 345.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 250,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,300.14/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.92

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