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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.63, 666.05 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.63, 666.05 and 275.63 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.63 : 666.05 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.63/666.05 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.63x = 666.05 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.63x = 183,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,578.65/482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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