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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.29, 665.14 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.29, 665.14 and 389 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.29 : 665.14 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.29/665.14 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.29x = 665.14 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.29x = 258,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,739.46/482.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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