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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.08, 723.12 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.08, 723.12 and 395.68 is: 593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.08 : 723.12 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.08/723.12 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.08x = 723.12 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.08x = 286,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,124.12/482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.52

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