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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 667.83 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 667.83 and 287.58 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 667.83 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/667.83 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 667.83 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 192,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,054.55/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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