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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 666.90 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 666.90 and 284.16 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 666.90 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/666.90 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 666.90 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 189,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,506.30/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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