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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.50, 665.92 and 424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.50, 665.92 and 424.27 is: 584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.50 : 665.92 = 424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.50/665.92 = 424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.50x = 665.92 × 424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.50x = 282,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,531.24/483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.34

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