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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.27, 664.05 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.27, 664.05 and 282.06 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.27 : 664.05 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.27/664.05 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.27x = 664.05 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.27x = 187,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,301.94/481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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