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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.67, 664.78 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.67, 664.78 and 285.15 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.67 : 664.78 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.67/664.78 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.67x = 664.78 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.67x = 189,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,562.02/481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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