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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 665.31 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 665.31 and 295.62 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 665.31 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/665.31 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 665.31 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 196,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,678.94/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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