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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 665.73 and 285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 665.73 and 285.99 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 665.73 = 285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/665.73 = 285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 665.73 × 285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 190,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,392.12/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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