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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 666.25 and 286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 666.25 and 286.39 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 666.25 = 286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/666.25 = 286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 666.25 × 286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 190,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,807.34/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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