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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 725.04 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 725.04 and 346.08 is: 518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 725.04 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/725.04 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 725.04 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 250,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,921.84/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.67

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