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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.75, 723.21 and 385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.75, 723.21 and 385.45 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.75 : 723.21 = 385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.75/723.21 = 385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.75x = 723.21 × 385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.75x = 278,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,761.29/482.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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