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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 667.51 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 667.51 and 287.27 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 667.51 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/667.51 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 667.51 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 191,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,755.60/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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