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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.09, 666.49 and 283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.09, 666.49 and 283.87 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.09 : 666.49 = 283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.09/666.49 = 283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.09x = 666.49 × 283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.09x = 189,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,196.52/483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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