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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 726.72 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 726.72 and 340.84 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 726.72 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/726.72 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 726.72 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 247,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,693.43/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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