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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 665.46 and 349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 665.46 and 349.91 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 665.46 = 349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/665.46 = 349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 665.46 × 349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 232,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,850.28/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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