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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.15, 664.01 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.15, 664.01 and 282 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.15 : 664.01 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.15/664.01 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.15x = 664.01 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.15x = 187,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,250.82/481.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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