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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 665.13 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 665.13 and 305.01 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 665.13 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/665.13 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 665.13 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 202,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,871.30/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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