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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.43, 665.85 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.43, 665.85 and 283.28 is: 390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.43 : 665.85 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.43/665.85 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.43x = 665.85 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.43x = 188,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,619.72/482.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.98

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