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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.22, 666.62 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.22, 666.62 and 286.66 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.22 : 666.62 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.22/666.62 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.22x = 666.62 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.22x = 191,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,091.26/483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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