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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.44, 723.76 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.44, 723.76 and 436.66 is: 655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.44 : 723.76 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.44/723.76 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.44x = 723.76 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.44x = 316,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,037.04/482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.08

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