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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 654.75 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 654.75 and 483.40 is: 654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 654.75 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/654.75 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 654.75 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 316,506.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,506.15/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.75

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