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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.61, 723.80 and 405.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.61, 723.80 and 405.63 is: 608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.61 : 723.80 = 405.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.61/723.80 = 405.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.61x = 723.80 × 405.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.61x = 293,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,592.97/482.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.34

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