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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.40, 664.43 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.40, 664.43 and 282.32 is: 389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.40 : 664.43 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.40/664.43 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.40x = 664.43 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.40x = 187,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,577.14/481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.65

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