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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.29, 666.68 and 417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.29, 666.68 and 417.18 is: 575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.29 : 666.68 = 417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.29/666.68 = 417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.29x = 666.68 × 417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.29x = 278,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,122.70/483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.48

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