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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 667.20 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 667.20 and 276.48 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 667.20 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/667.20 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 667.20 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 184,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,467.46/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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