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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 667.29 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 667.29 and 286.93 is: 396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 667.29 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/667.29 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 667.29 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 191,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,465.52/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.08

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