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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.32, 665.15 and 389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.32, 665.15 and 389.01 is: 536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.32 : 665.15 = 389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.32/665.15 = 389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.32x = 665.15 × 389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.32x = 258,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,750.55/482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.47

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