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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.15, 664.99 and 349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.15, 664.99 and 349.87 is: 482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.15 : 664.99 = 349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.15/664.99 = 349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.15x = 664.99 × 349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.15x = 232,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,656.73/482.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.55

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