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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.54, 664.50 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.54, 664.50 and 282.40 is: 389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.54 : 664.50 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.54/664.50 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.54x = 664.50 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.54x = 187,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,654.80/481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.70

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