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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 664.61 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 664.61 and 285.12 is: 393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 664.61 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/664.61 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 664.61 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 189,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,492.18/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.51

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