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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 664.70 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 664.70 and 393.32 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 664.70 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/664.70 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 664.70 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 261,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,440.61/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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