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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.87, 666.11 and 464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.87, 666.11 and 464.24 is: 640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.87 : 666.11 = 464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.87/666.11 = 464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.87x = 666.11 × 464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.87x = 309,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,229.25/482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.41

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