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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 720.06 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 720.06 and 433.92 is: 647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 720.06 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/720.06 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 720.06 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 312,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,448.44/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.37

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