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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.26, 665.40 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.26, 665.40 and 307.84 is: 424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.26 : 665.40 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.26/665.40 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.26x = 665.40 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.26x = 204,836.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,836.74/482.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.74

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