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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 664.24 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 664.24 and 285 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 664.24 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/664.24 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 664.24 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 189,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,308.40/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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