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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.77, 728.97 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.77, 728.97 and 340.66 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.77 : 728.97 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.77/728.97 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.77x = 728.97 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.77x = 248,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,335.48/486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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