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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 665.28 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 665.28 and 285.44 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 665.28 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/665.28 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 665.28 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 189,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,897.52/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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