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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 666.42 and 345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 666.42 and 345.16 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 666.42 = 345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/666.42 = 345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 666.42 × 345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 230,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,021.53/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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