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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 665.13 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 665.13 and 304.97 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 665.13 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/665.13 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 665.13 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 202,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,844.70/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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