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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 725.79 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 725.79 and 340.94 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 725.79 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/725.79 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 725.79 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 247,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,450.84/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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