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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.46, 667.18 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.46, 667.18 and 286.96 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.46 : 667.18 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.46/667.18 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.46x = 667.18 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.46x = 191,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,453.97/483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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