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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 607.03 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 607.03 and 382.02 is: 570.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 607.03 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/607.03 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 607.03 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 231,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,899.82/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.03

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