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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 723.48 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 723.48 and 346.78 is: 518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 723.48 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/723.48 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 723.48 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 250,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,888.39/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.95

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