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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 667.44 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 667.44 and 287.28 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 667.44 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/667.44 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 667.44 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 191,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,742.16/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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