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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 667.14 and 286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 667.14 and 286.98 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 667.14 = 286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/667.14 = 286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 667.14 × 286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 191,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,455.84/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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