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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 665.48 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 665.48 and 298.32 is: 411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 665.48 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/665.48 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 665.48 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 198,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,525.99/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.88

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