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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 663.28 and 479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 663.28 and 479.24 is: 657.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 663.28 = 479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/663.28 = 479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 663.28 × 479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 317,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,870.31/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.35

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