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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 666.96 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 666.96 and 286.84 is: 395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 666.96 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/666.96 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 666.96 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 191,310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,310.81/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.86

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