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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 666.39 and 286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 666.39 and 286.35 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 666.39 = 286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/666.39 = 286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 666.39 × 286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 190,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,820.78/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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