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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 665.89 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.73, 665.89 and 335.11 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.73 : 665.89 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.73/665.89 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.73x = 665.89 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.73x = 223,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,146.40/482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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