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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.34, 665.61 and 285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.34, 665.61 and 285.81 is: 394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.34 : 665.61 = 285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.34/665.61 = 285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.34x = 665.61 × 285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.34x = 190,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,237.99/482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.41

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