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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 726.90 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 726.90 and 348.40 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 726.90 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/726.90 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 726.90 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 253,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,251.96/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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