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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 723.92 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 723.92 and 345.94 is: 518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 723.92 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/723.92 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 723.92 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 250,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,432.88/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.13

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