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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.18, 664.37 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.18, 664.37 and 371.45 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.18 : 664.37 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.18/664.37 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.18x = 664.37 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.18x = 246,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,778.38/482.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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