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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 667.45 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 667.45 and 287.22 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 667.45 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/667.45 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 667.45 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 191,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,707.85/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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