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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 666.32 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 666.32 and 286.38 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 666.32 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/666.32 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 666.32 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 190,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,819.29/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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