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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.02, 666.48 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.02, 666.48 and 378.12 is: 521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.02 : 666.48 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.02/666.48 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.02x = 666.48 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.02x = 252,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,009.42/483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.74

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