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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 667.01 and 421.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 667.01 and 421.54 is: 581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 667.01 = 421.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/667.01 = 421.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 667.01 × 421.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 281,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,167.62/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.45

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