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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.08, 665.49 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.08, 665.49 and 307.66 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.08 : 665.49 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.08/665.49 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.08x = 665.49 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.08x = 204,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,744.65/482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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