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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.10, 664.68 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.10, 664.68 and 383.68 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.10 : 664.68 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.10/664.68 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.10x = 664.68 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.10x = 255,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,024.42/482.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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