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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 665.73 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 665.73 and 308.04 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 665.73 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/665.73 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 665.73 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 205,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,071.47/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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