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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 665.28 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.88, 665.28 and 439.68 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.88 : 665.28 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.88/665.28 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.88x = 665.28 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.88x = 292,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,510.31/482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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