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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.98, 666.39 and 283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.98, 666.39 and 283.78 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.98 : 666.39 = 283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.98/666.39 = 283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.98x = 666.39 × 283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.98x = 189,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,108.15/482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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