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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.20, 666.96 and 384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.20, 666.96 and 384.92 is: 531.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.20 : 666.96 = 384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.20/666.96 = 384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.20x = 666.96 × 384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.20x = 256,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,726.24/483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.30

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