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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.59, 664.35 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.59, 664.35 and 285.02 is: 393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.59 : 664.35 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.59/664.35 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.59x = 664.35 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.59x = 189,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,349.72/481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.18

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