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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 665.82 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 665.82 and 308.16 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 665.82 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/665.82 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 665.82 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 205,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,179.09/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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