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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 724.16 and 345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 724.16 and 345.66 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 724.16 = 345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/724.16 = 345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 724.16 × 345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 250,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,311.42/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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