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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.25, 665.93 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.25, 665.93 and 305.52 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.25 : 665.93 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.25/665.93 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.25x = 665.93 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.25x = 203,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,454.93/482.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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