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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.68, 665.98 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.68, 665.98 and 286.26 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.68 : 665.98 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.68/665.98 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.68x = 665.98 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.68x = 190,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,643.43/482.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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