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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 666.14 and 305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.88, 666.14 and 305.55 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.88 : 666.14 = 305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.88/666.14 = 305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.88x = 666.14 × 305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.88x = 203,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,535.68/482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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