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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.55, 665.73 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.55, 665.73 and 335.55 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.55 : 665.73 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.55/665.73 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.55x = 665.73 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.55x = 223,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,385.70/482.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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