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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.79, 665.91 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.79, 665.91 and 335.47 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.79 : 665.91 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.79/665.91 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.79x = 665.91 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.79x = 223,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,392.83/482.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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