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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 666.90 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 666.90 and 335.34 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 666.90 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/666.90 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 666.90 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 223,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,638.25/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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