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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.86, 665.45 and 342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.86, 665.45 and 342.98 is: 472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.86 : 665.45 = 342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.86/665.45 = 342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.86x = 665.45 × 342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.86x = 228,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,234.33/482.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.68

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