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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.49, 667.22 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.49, 667.22 and 284.29 is: 392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.49 : 667.22 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.49/667.22 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.49x = 667.22 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.49x = 189,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,683.97/483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.32

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