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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 667.38 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 667.38 and 359.60 is: 496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 667.38 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/667.38 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 667.38 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 239,989.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,989.85/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.30

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