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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.47, 667.03 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.47, 667.03 and 273.62 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.47 : 667.03 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.47/667.03 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.47x = 667.03 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.47x = 182,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,512.75/483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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