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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 665.48 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 665.48 and 307.71 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 665.48 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/665.48 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 665.48 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 204,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,773.31/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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