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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 666.77 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 666.77 and 286.66 is: 395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 666.77 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/666.77 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 666.77 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 191,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,138.77/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.61

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