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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.83, 725.75 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.83, 725.75 and 344.42 is: 516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.83 : 725.75 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.83/725.75 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.83x = 725.75 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.83x = 249,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,962.82/483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.63

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