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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.63, 665.69 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.63, 665.69 and 286.20 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.63 : 665.69 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.63/665.69 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.63x = 665.69 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.63x = 190,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,519.05/482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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