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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.43, 665.87 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.43, 665.87 and 305.38 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.43 : 665.87 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.43/665.87 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.43x = 665.87 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.43x = 203,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,341.85/482.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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