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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.51, 667.20 and 286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.51, 667.20 and 286.99 is: 396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.51 : 667.20 = 286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.51/667.20 = 286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.51x = 667.20 × 286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.51x = 191,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,479.73/483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.02

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