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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 664.56 and 285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 664.56 and 285.19 is: 393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 664.56 = 285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/664.56 = 285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 664.56 × 285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 189,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,525.87/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.56

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