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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.08, 665.16 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.08, 665.16 and 334.72 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.08 : 665.16 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.08/665.16 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.08x = 665.16 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.08x = 222,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,642.36/482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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