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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.39, 666.16 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.39, 666.16 and 474.51 is: 653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.39 : 666.16 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.39/666.16 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.39x = 666.16 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.39x = 316,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,095.06/483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.91

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