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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.28, 664.92 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.28, 664.92 and 307.32 is: 423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.28 : 664.92 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.28/664.92 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.28x = 664.92 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.28x = 204,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,343.21/482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.70

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