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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.05, 665.91 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.05, 665.91 and 383.68 is: 530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.05 : 665.91 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.05/665.91 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.05x = 665.91 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.05x = 255,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,491.10/482.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.02

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