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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.27, 666.84 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.27, 666.84 and 286.66 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.27 : 666.84 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.27/666.84 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.27x = 666.84 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.27x = 191,156.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,156.35/483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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