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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 667.62 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 667.62 and 352.16 is: 486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 667.62 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/667.62 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 667.62 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 235,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,109.06/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.41

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