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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.84, 666.88 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.84, 666.88 and 352.44 is: 486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.84 : 666.88 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.84/666.88 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.84x = 666.88 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.84x = 235,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,035.19/482.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.78

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