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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.81, 667.43 and 284.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.81, 667.43 and 284.57 is: 392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.81 : 667.43 = 284.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.81/667.43 = 284.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.81x = 667.43 × 284.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.81x = 189,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,930.56/483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.57

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