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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 725.70 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 725.70 and 338.18 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 725.70 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/725.70 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 725.70 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 245,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,417.23/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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