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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.61, 665.85 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.61, 665.85 and 308.01 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.61 : 665.85 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.61/665.85 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.61x = 665.85 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.61x = 205,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,086.92/482.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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