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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.29, 665.16 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.29, 665.16 and 285.62 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.29 : 665.16 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.29/665.16 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.29x = 665.16 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.29x = 189,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,978.60/482.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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