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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 668.12 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 668.12 and 397.71 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 668.12 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/668.12 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 668.12 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 265,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,716.02/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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