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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.39, 665.37 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.39, 665.37 and 334.83 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.39 : 665.37 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.39/665.37 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.39x = 665.37 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.39x = 222,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,785.84/482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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