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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.87, 666.41 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.87, 666.41 and 270.23 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.87 : 666.41 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.87/666.41 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.87x = 666.41 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.87x = 180,079.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,079.29/482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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