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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 723.87 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 723.87 and 385.04 is: 577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 723.87 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/723.87 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 723.87 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 278,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,720.71/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.62

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