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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.47, 667.19 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.47, 667.19 and 359.72 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.47 : 667.19 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.47/667.19 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.47x = 667.19 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.47x = 239,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,997.75/483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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