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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 664.48 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 664.48 and 285.14 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 664.48 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/664.48 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 664.48 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 189,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,469.83/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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