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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.85, 665.97 and 341.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.85, 665.97 and 341.00 is: 470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.85 : 665.97 = 341.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.85/665.97 = 341.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.85x = 665.97 × 341.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.85x = 227,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,097.43/482.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.33

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