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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.72, 665.97 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.72, 665.97 and 342.80 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.72 : 665.97 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.72/665.97 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.72x = 665.97 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.72x = 228,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,291.19/482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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