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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.82, 665.97 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.82, 665.97 and 443.64 is: 611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.82 : 665.97 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.82/665.97 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.82x = 665.97 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.82x = 295,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,450.93/482.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.93

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