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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.11, 664.80 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.11, 664.80 and 377.01 is: 519.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.11 : 664.80 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.11/664.80 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.11x = 664.80 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.11x = 250,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,636.25/482.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.87

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