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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 667.32 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 667.32 and 284.43 is: 392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 667.32 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/667.32 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 667.32 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 189,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,805.83/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.46

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