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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.23, 666.69 and 286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.23, 666.69 and 286.67 is: 395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.23 : 666.69 = 286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.23/666.69 = 286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.23x = 666.69 × 286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.23x = 191,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,120.02/483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.51

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