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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.22, 663.86 and 432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.22, 663.86 and 432.99 is: 596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.22 : 663.86 = 432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.22/663.86 = 432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.22x = 663.86 × 432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.22x = 287,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,445.82/482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.09

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