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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 664.94 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 664.94 and 285.44 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 664.94 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/664.94 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 664.94 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 189,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,797.86/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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