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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 665.03 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 665.03 and 412.14 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 665.03 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/665.03 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 665.03 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 274,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,083.40/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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