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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.92, 719.62 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.92, 719.62 and 383.32 is: 572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.92 : 719.62 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.92/719.62 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.92x = 719.62 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.92x = 275,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,844.74/481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.39

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