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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.79, 664.34 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.79, 664.34 and 436.22 is: 600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.79 : 664.34 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.79/664.34 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.79x = 664.34 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.79x = 289,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,795.38/482.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.25

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