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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 666.45 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 666.45 and 436.50 is: 602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 666.45 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/666.45 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 666.45 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 290,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,905.43/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.21

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