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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.62, 667.18 and 287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.62, 667.18 and 287.02 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.62 : 667.18 = 287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.62/667.18 = 287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.62x = 667.18 × 287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.62x = 191,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,492.57/483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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