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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 665.46 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 665.46 and 358.92 is: 494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 665.46 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/665.46 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 665.46 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 238,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,846.90/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.02

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