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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 666.74 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 666.74 and 283.91 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 666.74 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/666.74 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 666.74 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 189,289.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,289.40/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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