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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.88, 664.96 and 285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.88, 664.96 and 285.34 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.88 : 664.96 = 285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.88/664.96 = 285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.88x = 664.96 × 285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.88x = 189,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,739.69/481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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