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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 665.40 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 665.40 and 470.01 is: 646.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 665.40 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/665.40 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 665.40 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 312,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,744.65/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.66

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