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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.52, 665.84 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.52, 665.84 and 308.04 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.52 : 665.84 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.52/665.84 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.52x = 665.84 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.52x = 205,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,105.35/482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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