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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 667.31 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 667.31 and 287.10 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 667.31 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/667.31 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 667.31 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 191,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,583.27/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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