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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 665.96 and 343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 665.96 and 343.26 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 665.96 = 343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/665.96 = 343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 665.96 × 343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 228,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,595.71/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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