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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 666.62 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 666.62 and 352.18 is: 485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 666.62 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/666.62 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 666.62 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 234,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,770.23/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.95

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