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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.39, 667.09 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.39, 667.09 and 270.70 is: 373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.39 : 667.09 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.39/667.09 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.39x = 667.09 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.39x = 180,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,578.92/483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.57

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