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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.27, 664.38 and 458.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.27, 664.38 and 458.82 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.27 : 664.38 = 458.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.27/664.38 = 458.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.27x = 664.38 × 458.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.27x = 304,830.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,830.83/482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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