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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.51, 664.80 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.51, 664.80 and 285.09 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.51 : 664.80 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.51/664.80 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.51x = 664.80 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.51x = 189,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,527.83/481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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