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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 666.73 and 286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 666.73 and 286.81 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 666.73 = 286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/666.73 = 286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 666.73 × 286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 191,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,223.52/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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