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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.37, 665.76 and 307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.37, 665.76 and 307.81 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.37 : 665.76 = 307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.37/665.76 = 307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.37x = 665.76 × 307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.37x = 204,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,927.84/482.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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