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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.78, 666.47 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.78, 666.47 and 364.81 is: 503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.78 : 666.47 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.78/666.47 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.78x = 666.47 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.78x = 243,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,134.92/482.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.61

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