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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.62, 665.79 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.62, 665.79 and 286.13 is: 394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.62 : 665.79 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.62/665.79 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.62x = 665.79 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.62x = 190,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,502.49/482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.73

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