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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.55, 665.66 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.55, 665.66 and 335.31 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.55 : 665.66 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.55/665.66 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.55x = 665.66 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.55x = 223,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,199.96/482.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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