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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.46, 667.68 and 391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.46, 667.68 and 391.18 is: 540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.46 : 667.68 = 391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.46/667.68 = 391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.46x = 667.68 × 391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.46x = 261,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,183.06/483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.24

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