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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 665.62 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 665.62 and 335.62 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 665.62 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/665.62 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 665.62 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 223,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,395.38/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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