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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 667.89 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 667.89 and 276.96 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 667.89 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/667.89 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 667.89 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 184,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,978.81/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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