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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 666.45 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 666.45 and 449.82 is: 619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 666.45 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/666.45 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 666.45 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 299,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,782.54/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.82

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