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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 664.62 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 664.62 and 394.88 is: 544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 664.62 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/664.62 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 664.62 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 262,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,445.15/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.09

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