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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 665.87 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 665.87 and 307.68 is: 424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 665.87 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/665.87 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 665.87 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 204,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,873.34/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.48

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