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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 666.70 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 666.70 and 286.54 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 666.70 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/666.70 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 666.70 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 191,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,033.83/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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