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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.17, 666.76 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.17, 666.76 and 270.48 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.17 : 666.76 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.17/666.76 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.17x = 666.76 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.17x = 180,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,348.50/483.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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