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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.40, 664.80 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.40, 664.80 and 357.60 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.40 : 664.80 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.40/664.80 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.40x = 664.80 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.40x = 237,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,732.48/482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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