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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.01, 665.10 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.01, 665.10 and 307.32 is: 424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.01 : 665.10 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.01/665.10 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.01x = 665.10 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.01x = 204,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,398.53/482.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.05

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