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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.81, 726.30 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.81, 726.30 and 346.50 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.81 : 726.30 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.81/726.30 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.81x = 726.30 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.81x = 251,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,662.95/483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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