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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 723.96 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 723.96 and 400.88 is: 602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 723.96 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/723.96 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 723.96 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 290,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,221.08/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.12

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