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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 667.01 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 667.01 and 286.94 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 667.01 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/667.01 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 667.01 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 191,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,389.23/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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