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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.82, 667.08 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.82, 667.08 and 409.92 is: 566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.82 : 667.08 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.82/667.08 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.82x = 667.08 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.82x = 273,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,449.43/482.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.36

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