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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 666.78 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 666.78 and 454.20 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 666.78 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/666.78 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 666.78 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 302,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,851.48/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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