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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 666.79 and 286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 666.79 and 286.78 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 666.79 = 286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/666.79 = 286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 666.79 × 286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 191,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,224.06/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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