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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.18, 723.78 and 391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.18, 723.78 and 391.97 is: 588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.18 : 723.78 = 391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.18/723.78 = 391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.18x = 723.78 × 391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.18x = 283,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,700.05/482.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.37

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