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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 667.17 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 667.17 and 286.88 is: 396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 667.17 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/667.17 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 667.17 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 191,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,394.39/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.02

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