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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.84, 666.40 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.84, 666.40 and 286.46 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.84 : 666.40 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.84/666.40 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.84x = 666.40 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.84x = 190,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,892.90/482.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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