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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 666.27 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 666.27 and 343.16 is: 473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 666.27 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/666.27 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 666.27 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 228,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,637.21/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.32

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