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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 667.40 and 353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 667.40 and 353.19 is: 487.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 667.40 = 353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/667.40 = 353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 667.40 × 353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 235,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,717.24/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.39

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