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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.57, 665.96 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.57, 665.96 and 286.18 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.57 : 665.96 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.57/665.96 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.57x = 665.96 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.57x = 190,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,581.34/482.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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