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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.22, 666.93 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.22, 666.93 and 379.54 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.22 : 666.93 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.22/666.93 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.22x = 666.93 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.22x = 253,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,126.61/483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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