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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 667.38 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 667.38 and 287.16 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 667.38 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/667.38 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 667.38 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 191,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,644.84/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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