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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 667.23 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 667.23 and 287.16 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 667.23 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/667.23 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 667.23 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 191,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,601.77/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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