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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.52, 664.40 and 285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.52, 664.40 and 285.10 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.52 : 664.40 = 285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.52/664.40 = 285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.52x = 664.40 × 285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.52x = 189,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,415.69/481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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