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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 666.77 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 666.77 and 287.01 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 666.77 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/666.77 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 666.77 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 191,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,367.34/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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