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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.90, 666.42 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.90, 666.42 and 286.44 is: 395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.90 : 666.42 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.90/666.42 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.90x = 666.42 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.90x = 190,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,889.34/482.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.30

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