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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 664.25 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 664.25 and 459.09 is: 632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 664.25 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/664.25 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 664.25 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 304,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,948.24/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.50

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