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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.32, 665.32 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.32, 665.32 and 298 is: 411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.32 : 665.32 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.32/665.32 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.32x = 665.32 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.32x = 198,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,265.36/482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.07

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