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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 666.18 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 666.18 and 358.60 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 666.18 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/666.18 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 666.18 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 238,892.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,892.15/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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