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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 665.82 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 665.82 and 343.34 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 665.82 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/665.82 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 665.82 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 228,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,601.81/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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