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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.29, 665.44 and 285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.29, 665.44 and 285.77 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.29 : 665.44 = 285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.29/665.44 = 285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.29x = 665.44 × 285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.29x = 190,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,162.79/482.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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