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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 666.90 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 666.90 and 378.51 is: 522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 666.90 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/666.90 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 666.90 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 252,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,428.32/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.63

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