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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 667.20 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 667.20 and 287.12 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 667.20 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/667.20 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 667.20 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 191,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,566.46/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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