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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.92, 666.43 and 283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.92, 666.43 and 283.70 is: 391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.92 : 666.43 = 283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.92/666.43 = 283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.92x = 666.43 × 283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.92x = 189,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,066.19/482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.51

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