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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.74, 667.44 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.74, 667.44 and 284.58 is: 392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.74 : 667.44 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.74/667.44 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.74x = 667.44 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.74x = 189,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,940.08/483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.65

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