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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 722.58 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 722.58 and 401.94 is: 602.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 722.58 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/722.58 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 722.58 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 290,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,429.59/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.39

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