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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.95, 666.49 and 286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.95, 666.49 and 286.42 is: 395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.95 : 666.49 = 286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.95/666.49 = 286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.95x = 666.49 × 286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.95x = 190,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,896.07/482.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.27

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