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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 726.95 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 726.95 and 348.62 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 726.95 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/726.95 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 726.95 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 253,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,429.31/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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