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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 666.65 and 286.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 666.65 and 286.58 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 666.65 = 286.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/666.65 = 286.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 666.65 × 286.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 191,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,045.94/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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