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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.61, 666.06 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.61, 666.06 and 358.41 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.61 : 666.06 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.61/666.06 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.61x = 666.06 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.61x = 238,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,722.56/482.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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