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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.45, 665.69 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.45, 665.69 and 335.03 is: 462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.45 : 665.69 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.45/665.69 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.45x = 665.69 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.45x = 223,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,021.12/482.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.27

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