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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 664.94 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 664.94 and 285.30 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 664.94 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/664.94 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 664.94 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 189,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,705.96/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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