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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 665.87 and 349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 665.87 and 349.87 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 665.87 = 349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/665.87 = 349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 665.87 × 349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 232,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,967.74/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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