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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.17, 666.69 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.17, 666.69 and 276.17 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.17 : 666.69 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.17/666.69 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.17x = 666.69 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.17x = 184,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,119.78/483.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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