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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.03, 665.03 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.03, 665.03 and 307.47 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.03 : 665.03 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.03/665.03 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.03x = 665.03 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.03x = 204,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,477.54/482.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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