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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 666.87 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 666.87 and 336.18 is: 463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 666.87 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/666.87 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 666.87 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 224,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,188.36/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.75

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