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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.49, 722.34 and 396.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.49, 722.34 and 396.83 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.49 : 722.34 = 396.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.49/722.34 = 396.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.49x = 722.34 × 396.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.49x = 286,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,647.99/482.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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