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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.70, 666.99 and 366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.70, 666.99 and 366.06 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.70 : 666.99 = 366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.70/666.99 = 366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.70x = 666.99 × 366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.70x = 244,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,158.36/482.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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