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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.37, 665.96 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.37, 665.96 and 334.75 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.37 : 665.96 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.37/665.96 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.37x = 665.96 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.37x = 222,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,928.02/482.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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