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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.29, 665.66 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.29, 665.66 and 285.84 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.29 : 665.66 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.29/665.66 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.29x = 665.66 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.29x = 190,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,272.25/482.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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