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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 666.76 and 286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 666.76 and 286.75 is: 395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 666.76 = 286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/666.76 = 286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 666.76 × 286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 191,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,193.43/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.53

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