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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.25, 723.78 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.25, 723.78 and 406.11 is: 609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.25 : 723.78 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.25/723.78 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.25x = 723.78 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.25x = 293,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,934.30/482.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.51

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