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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.15, 724.84 and 380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.15, 724.84 and 380.66 is: 572.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.15 : 724.84 = 380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.15/724.84 = 380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.15x = 724.84 × 380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.15x = 275,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,917.59/482.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.27

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