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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 666.53 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 666.53 and 283.84 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 666.53 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/666.53 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 666.53 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 189,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,186.04/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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