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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.27, 667.94 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.27, 667.94 and 426.39 is: 589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.27 : 667.94 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.27/667.94 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.27x = 667.94 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.27x = 284,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,800.80/483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.32

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