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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 666.38 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 666.38 and 350.87 is: 483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 666.38 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/666.38 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 666.38 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 233,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,807.66/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.92

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