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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.22, 667.16 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.22, 667.16 and 286.80 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.22 : 667.16 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.22/667.16 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.22x = 667.16 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.22x = 191,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,341.49/483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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