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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 665.66 and 285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 665.66 and 285.89 is: 394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 665.66 = 285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/665.66 = 285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 665.66 × 285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 190,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,302.92/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.57

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