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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.14, 665.36 and 285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.14, 665.36 and 285.65 is: 394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.14 : 665.36 = 285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.14/665.36 = 285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.14x = 665.36 × 285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.14x = 190,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,058.90/482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.20

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