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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.33, 665.61 and 285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.33, 665.61 and 285.85 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.33 : 665.61 = 285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.33/665.61 = 285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.33x = 665.61 × 285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.33x = 190,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,261.29/482.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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