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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.40, 666 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.40, 666 and 384.66 is: 531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.40 : 666 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.40/666 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.40x = 666 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.40x = 256,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,183.56/482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.06

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