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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.35, 665.09 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.35, 665.09 and 335.11 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.35 : 665.09 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.35/665.09 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.35x = 665.09 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.35x = 222,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,876.63/482.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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