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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.49, 667.18 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.49, 667.18 and 281.66 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.49 : 667.18 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.49/667.18 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.49x = 667.18 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.49x = 187,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,919.22/483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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