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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 664.38 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 664.38 and 282.28 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 664.38 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/664.38 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 664.38 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 187,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,541.19/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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