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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.48, 665.96 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.48, 665.96 and 308.08 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.48 : 665.96 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.48/665.96 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.48x = 665.96 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.48x = 205,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,168.96/482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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