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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.93, 667.83 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.93, 667.83 and 287.52 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.93 : 667.83 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.93/667.83 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.93x = 667.83 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.93x = 192,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,014.48/483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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