Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 666 and 335.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482.64, 666 and 335.76 is: 463.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482.64 : 666 = 335.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482.64/666 = 335.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482.64x = 666 × 335.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482.64x = 223,616.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,616.16/482.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463.32
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