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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.12, 883.98 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.12, 883.98 and 482.04 is: 720.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.12 : 883.98 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.12/883.98 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.12x = 883.98 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.12x = 426,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,113.72/591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.86

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