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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 666.76 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 666.76 and 286.76 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 666.76 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/666.76 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 666.76 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 191,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,200.10/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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