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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 665.25 and 282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 665.25 and 282.93 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 665.25 = 282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/665.25 = 282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 665.25 × 282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 188,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,219.18/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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