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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 667.04 and 286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 667.04 and 286.79 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 667.04 = 286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/667.04 = 286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 667.04 × 286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 191,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,299.45/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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