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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.71, 664.77 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.71, 664.77 and 285.36 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.71 : 664.77 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.71/664.77 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.71x = 664.77 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.71x = 189,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,698.77/481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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