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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 666.27 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 666.27 and 286.50 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 666.27 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/666.27 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 666.27 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 190,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,886.36/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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