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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.43, 667.37 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.43, 667.37 and 287.11 is: 396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.43 : 667.37 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.43/667.37 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.43x = 667.37 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.43x = 191,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,608.60/483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.35

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