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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.95, 730.82 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.95, 730.82 and 342.77 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.95 : 730.82 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.95/730.82 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.95x = 730.82 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.95x = 250,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,500.37/486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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