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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.16, 665.39 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.16, 665.39 and 295.75 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.16 : 665.39 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.16/665.39 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.16x = 665.39 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.16x = 196,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,789.09/482.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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