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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 665.73 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 665.73 and 307.82 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 665.73 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/665.73 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 665.73 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 204,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,925.01/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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