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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 665.18 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 665.18 and 285.68 is: 394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 665.18 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/665.18 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 665.18 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 190,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,028.62/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.25

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