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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 662.38 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 662.38 and 382.44 is: 527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 662.38 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/662.38 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 662.38 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 253,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,320.61/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.84

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