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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 665.56 and 285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 665.56 and 285.88 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 665.56 = 285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/665.56 = 285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 665.56 × 285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 190,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,270.29/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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