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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 666.96 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 666.96 and 359.52 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 666.96 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/666.96 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 666.96 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 239,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,785.46/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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