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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.43, 665.72 and 307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.43, 665.72 and 307.75 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.43 : 665.72 = 307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.43/665.72 = 307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.43x = 665.72 × 307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.43x = 204,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,873.79/482.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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