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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.16, 665.10 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.16, 665.10 and 448.77 is: 619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.16 : 665.10 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.16/665.10 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.16x = 665.10 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.16x = 298,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,476.93/482.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.04

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