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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 665.52 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 665.52 and 285.86 is: 394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 665.52 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/665.52 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 665.52 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 190,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,245.55/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.41

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