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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.37, 666 and 307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.37, 666 and 307.95 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.37 : 666 = 307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.37/666 = 307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.37x = 666 × 307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.37x = 205,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,094.70/482.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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