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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 666.95 and 372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 666.95 and 372.93 is: 514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 666.95 = 372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/666.95 = 372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 666.95 × 372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 248,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,725.66/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.29

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