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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 665.72 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 665.72 and 272.62 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 665.72 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/665.72 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 665.72 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 181,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,483.89/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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