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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.74, 667.65 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.74, 667.65 and 287.36 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.74 : 667.65 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.74/667.65 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.74x = 667.65 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.74x = 191,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,855.90/483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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