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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.12, 758.22 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.12, 758.22 and 482.44 is: 724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.12 : 758.22 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.12/758.22 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.12x = 758.22 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.12x = 365,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,795.66/505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.18

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