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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.82, 665.55 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.82, 665.55 and 356.46 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.82 : 665.55 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.82/665.55 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.82x = 665.55 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.82x = 237,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,241.95/482.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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