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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.52, 665.94 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.52, 665.94 and 286.14 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.52 : 665.94 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.52/665.94 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.52x = 665.94 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.52x = 190,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,552.07/482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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