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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.97, 667.74 and 287.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.97, 667.74 and 287.41 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.97 : 667.74 = 287.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.97/667.74 = 287.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.97x = 667.74 × 287.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.97x = 191,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,915.15/483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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