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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.40, 665.81 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.40, 665.81 and 283.32 is: 391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.40 : 665.81 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.40/665.81 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.40x = 665.81 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.40x = 188,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,637.29/482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.04

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