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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.24, 664.08 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.24, 664.08 and 404.48 is: 557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.24 : 664.08 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.24/664.08 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.24x = 664.08 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.24x = 268,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,607.08/482.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.00

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