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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.32, 665.80 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.32, 665.80 and 349.84 is: 482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.32 : 665.80 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.32/665.80 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.32x = 665.80 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.32x = 232,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,923.47/482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.92

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