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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.28, 664.80 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.28, 664.80 and 383.88 is: 529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.28 : 664.80 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.28/664.80 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.28x = 664.80 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.28x = 255,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,203.42/482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.16

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