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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.48, 729 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.48, 729 and 349.32 is: 523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.48 : 729 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.48/729 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.48x = 729 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.48x = 254,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,654.28/486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.46

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