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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.52, 666.16 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.52, 666.16 and 305.52 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.52 : 666.16 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.52/666.16 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.52x = 666.16 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.52x = 203,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,525.20/482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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