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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 664.90 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 664.90 and 282.70 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 664.90 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/664.90 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 664.90 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 187,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,967.23/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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