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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.92, 665.73 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.92, 665.73 and 383.55 is: 529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.92 : 665.73 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.92/665.73 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.92x = 665.73 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.92x = 255,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,340.74/481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.84

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