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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 667.06 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 667.06 and 287.06 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 667.06 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/667.06 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 667.06 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 191,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,486.24/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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