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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 665.28 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 665.28 and 292.98 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 665.28 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/665.28 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 665.28 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 194,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,911.44/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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