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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.38, 665.67 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.38, 665.67 and 351.94 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.38 : 665.67 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.38/665.67 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.38x = 665.67 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.38x = 234,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,275.90/482.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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