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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 667.89 and 287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 667.89 and 287.67 is: 396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 667.89 = 287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/667.89 = 287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 667.89 × 287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 192,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,131.92/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.83

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