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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.55, 665.51 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.55, 665.51 and 377.48 is: 520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.55 : 665.51 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.55/665.51 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.55x = 665.51 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.55x = 251,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,211.50/482.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.59

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