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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.77, 667.60 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.77, 667.60 and 284.72 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.77 : 667.60 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.77/667.60 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.77x = 667.60 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.77x = 190,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,079.07/483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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