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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.35, 665.60 and 285.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.35, 665.60 and 285.79 is: 394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.35 : 665.60 = 285.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.35/665.60 = 285.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.35x = 665.60 × 285.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.35x = 190,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,218.50/482.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.36

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