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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.71, 664.85 and 285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.71, 664.85 and 285.33 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.71 : 664.85 = 285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.71/664.85 = 285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.71x = 664.85 × 285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.71x = 189,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,700.22/481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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