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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.98, 666.26 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.98, 666.26 and 305.64 is: 421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.98 : 666.26 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.98/666.26 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.98x = 666.26 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.98x = 203,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,631.87/482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.62

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