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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.41, 662.76 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.41, 662.76 and 474.66 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.41 : 662.76 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.41/662.76 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.41x = 662.76 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.41x = 314,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,585.66/483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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