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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 665.96 and 307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.73, 665.96 and 307.97 is: 424.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.73 : 665.96 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.73/665.96 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.73x = 665.96 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.73x = 205,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,093.33/482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.86

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