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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.48, 727.40 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.48, 727.40 and 340.94 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.48 : 727.40 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.48/727.40 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.48x = 727.40 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.48x = 247,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,996.97/485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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