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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.52, 665.64 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.52, 665.64 and 307.80 is: 424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.52 : 665.64 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.52/665.64 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.52x = 665.64 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.52x = 204,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,883.99/482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.61

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