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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 667.24 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 667.24 and 287.12 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 667.24 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/667.24 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 667.24 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 191,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,577.95/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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