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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.28, 670.01 and 477.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.28, 670.01 and 477.78 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.28 : 670.01 = 477.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.28/670.01 = 477.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.28x = 670.01 × 477.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.28x = 320,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,117.38/482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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