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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 726 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 726 and 346.88 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 726 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/726 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 726 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 251,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,834.88/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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