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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 667.67 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 667.67 and 287.34 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 667.67 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/667.67 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 667.67 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 191,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,848.30/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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