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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.37, 665.60 and 305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.37, 665.60 and 305.39 is: 421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.37 : 665.60 = 305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.37/665.60 = 305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.37x = 665.60 × 305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.37x = 203,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,262.73/482.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.38

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