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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.18, 665.39 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.18, 665.39 and 269.46 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.18 : 665.39 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.18/665.39 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.18x = 665.39 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.18x = 179,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,295.91/482.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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