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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.01, 667.62 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.01, 667.62 and 287.38 is: 396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.01 : 667.62 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.01/667.62 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.01x = 667.62 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.01x = 191,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,857.30/484.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.40

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