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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 665.28 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.88, 665.28 and 403.86 is: 556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.88 : 665.28 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.88/665.28 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.88x = 665.28 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.88x = 268,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,679.98/482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.41

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