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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 667.26 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 667.26 and 287.19 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 667.26 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/667.26 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 667.26 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 191,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,630.40/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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