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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.35, 667.02 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.35, 667.02 and 284.31 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.35 : 667.02 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.35/667.02 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.35x = 667.02 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.35x = 189,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,639.92/483.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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