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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.27, 665.46 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.27, 665.46 and 285.66 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.27 : 665.46 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.27/665.46 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.27x = 665.46 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.27x = 190,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,095.30/482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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