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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508, 2,262.48 and 482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508, 2,262.48 and 482 is: 723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508 : 2,262.48 = 482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508/2,262.48 = 482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508x = 2,262.48 × 482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508x = 1,090,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,515.36/1,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.15

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