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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 666.67 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 666.67 and 343.46 is: 473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 666.67 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/666.67 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 666.67 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 228,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,971.14/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.79

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