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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 667.14 and 287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 667.14 and 287 is: 396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 667.14 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/667.14 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 667.14 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 191,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,469.18/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.02

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