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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 665.10 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 665.10 and 396 is: 545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 665.10 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/665.10 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 665.10 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 263,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,379.60/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.57

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