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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 666.84 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 666.84 and 352.60 is: 486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 666.84 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/666.84 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 666.84 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 235,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,127.78/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.16

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