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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 667.53 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 667.53 and 284.68 is: 392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 667.53 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/667.53 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 667.53 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 190,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,030.77/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.86

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