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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.65, 667.44 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.65, 667.44 and 284.45 is: 392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.65 : 667.44 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.65/667.44 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.65x = 667.44 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.65x = 189,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,853.31/483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.54

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