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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.98, 666.45 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.98, 666.45 and 335.66 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.98 : 666.45 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.98/666.45 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.98x = 666.45 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.98x = 223,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,701.97/482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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