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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 665.03 and 285.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 665.03 and 285.37 is: 393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 665.03 = 285.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/665.03 = 285.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 665.03 × 285.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 189,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,778.66/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.85

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