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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 667.80 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 667.80 and 287.52 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 667.80 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/667.80 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 667.80 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 192,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,005.86/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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