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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.37, 665.65 and 295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.37, 665.65 and 295.87 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.37 : 665.65 = 295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.37/665.65 = 295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.37x = 665.65 × 295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.37x = 196,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,945.87/482.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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