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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 667.35 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 667.35 and 273.79 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 667.35 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/667.35 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 667.35 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 182,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,710.42/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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