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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.19, 665.28 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.19, 665.28 and 307.50 is: 424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.19 : 665.28 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.19/665.28 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.19x = 665.28 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.19x = 204,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,573.60/482.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.26

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