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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 666.62 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 666.62 and 366.36 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 666.62 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/666.62 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 666.62 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 244,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,222.90/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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