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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 667.17 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 667.17 and 284.43 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 667.17 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/667.17 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 667.17 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 189,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,763.16/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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