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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.14, 665.04 and 357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.14, 665.04 and 357.67 is: 493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.14 : 665.04 = 357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.14/665.04 = 357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.14x = 665.04 × 357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.14x = 237,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,864.86/482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.35

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