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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.07, 666.63 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.07, 666.63 and 286.59 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.07 : 666.63 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.07/666.63 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.07x = 666.63 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.07x = 191,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,049.49/483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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