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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 667.56 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 667.56 and 287.08 is: 396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 667.56 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/667.56 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 667.56 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 191,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,643.12/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.35

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