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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 666.23 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 666.23 and 358.29 is: 494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 666.23 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/666.23 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 666.23 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 238,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,701.76/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.18

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