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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.28, 665.54 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.28, 665.54 and 272.46 is: 375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.28 : 665.54 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.28/665.54 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.28x = 665.54 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.28x = 181,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,331.67/482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.99

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