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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.66, 665.94 and 286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.66, 665.94 and 286.10 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.66 : 665.94 = 286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.66/665.94 = 286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.66x = 665.94 × 286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.66x = 190,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,528.17/482.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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