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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 666.39 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 666.39 and 343.11 is: 472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 666.39 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/666.39 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 666.39 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 228,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,645.07/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.97

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