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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.89, 665.12 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.89, 665.12 and 282.81 is: 390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.89 : 665.12 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.89/665.12 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.89x = 665.12 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.89x = 188,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,101.17/481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.34

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