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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 666.62 and 384.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 666.62 and 384.27 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 666.62 = 384.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/666.62 = 384.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 666.62 × 384.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 256,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,161.40/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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