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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 664.94 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 664.94 and 285.36 is: 393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 664.94 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/664.94 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 664.94 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 189,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,747.28/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.83

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