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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.91, 664.82 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.91, 664.82 and 285.38 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.91 : 664.82 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.91/664.82 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.91x = 664.82 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.91x = 189,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,726.75/481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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