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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.25, 665.52 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.25, 665.52 and 307.92 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.25 : 665.52 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.25/665.52 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.25x = 665.52 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.25x = 204,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,926.92/482.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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