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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.40, 665.76 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.40, 665.76 and 335.28 is: 462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.40 : 665.76 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.40/665.76 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.40x = 665.76 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.40x = 223,216.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,216.01/482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.72

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