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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 725.83 and 340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 725.83 and 340.43 is: 509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 725.83 = 340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/725.83 = 340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 725.83 × 340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 247,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,089.83/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.88

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