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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.93, 666.68 and 286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.93, 666.68 and 286.61 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.93 : 666.68 = 286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.93/666.68 = 286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.93x = 666.68 × 286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.93x = 191,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,075.72/482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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