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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 665.48 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 665.48 and 349.74 is: 482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 665.48 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/665.48 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 665.48 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 232,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,743.23/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.56

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