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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 666.36 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 666.36 and 418.32 is: 576.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 666.36 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/666.36 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 666.36 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 278,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,751.72/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.55

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