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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.24, 665.39 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.24, 665.39 and 285.63 is: 394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.24 : 665.39 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.24/665.39 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.24x = 665.39 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.24x = 190,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,053.92/482.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.11

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