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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 665.37 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 665.37 and 358.43 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 665.37 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/665.37 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 665.37 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 238,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,485.24/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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