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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 667.71 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 667.71 and 384.50 is: 531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 667.71 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/667.71 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 667.71 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 256,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,736.16/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.64

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