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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.97, 666.45 and 286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.97, 666.45 and 286.41 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.97 : 666.45 = 286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.97/666.45 = 286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.97x = 666.45 × 286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.97x = 190,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,877.94/482.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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