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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 667.49 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 667.49 and 287.20 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 667.49 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/667.49 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 667.49 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 191,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,702.18/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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