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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.74, 664.80 and 285.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.74, 664.80 and 285.29 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.74 : 664.80 = 285.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.74/664.80 = 285.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.74x = 664.80 × 285.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.74x = 189,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,663.52/481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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