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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.04, 721.81 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.04, 721.81 and 404.82 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.04 : 721.81 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.04/721.81 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.04x = 721.81 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.04x = 292,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,203.12/482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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