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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 723.58 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 723.58 and 405.92 is: 609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 723.58 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/723.58 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 723.58 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 293,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,715.59/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.37

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