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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.35, 667.01 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.35, 667.01 and 284.18 is: 392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.35 : 667.01 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.35/667.01 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.35x = 667.01 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.35x = 189,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,546.15/483.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.15

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