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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 667.26 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 667.26 and 287.09 is: 396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 667.26 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/667.26 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 667.26 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 191,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,560.34/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.02

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