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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.93, 666.22 and 283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.93, 666.22 and 283.70 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.93 : 666.22 = 283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.93/666.22 = 283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.93x = 666.22 × 283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.93x = 189,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,004.12/482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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