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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 725.85 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 725.85 and 340.17 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 725.85 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/725.85 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 725.85 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 246,912.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,912.39/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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