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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 665.82 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 665.82 and 371.76 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 665.82 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/665.82 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 665.82 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 247,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,525.24/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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