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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.97, 665.25 and 282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.97, 665.25 and 282.85 is: 390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.97 : 665.25 = 282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.97/665.25 = 282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.97x = 665.25 × 282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.97x = 188,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,164.30/481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.40

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