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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 731.90 and 343.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 731.90 and 343.94 is: 515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 731.90 = 343.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/731.90 = 343.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 731.90 × 343.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 251,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,729.69/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.33

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