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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.32, 665.82 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.32, 665.82 and 342.72 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.32 : 665.82 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.32/665.82 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.32x = 665.82 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.32x = 228,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,189.83/482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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