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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.54, 664.68 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.54, 664.68 and 285.16 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.54 : 664.68 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.54/664.68 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.54x = 664.68 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.54x = 189,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,540.15/481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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