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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.89, 725.94 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.89, 725.94 and 392.22 is: 589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.89 : 725.94 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.89/725.94 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.89x = 725.94 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.89x = 284,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,725.04/482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.63

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