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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.19, 666.68 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.19, 666.68 and 286.59 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.19 : 666.68 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.19/666.68 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.19x = 666.68 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.19x = 191,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,064.54/483.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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