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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.89, 664.94 and 282.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.89, 664.94 and 282.71 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.89 : 664.94 = 282.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.89/664.94 = 282.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.89x = 664.94 × 282.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.89x = 187,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,987.56/481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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