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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 667.74 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 667.74 and 436.89 is: 603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 667.74 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/667.74 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 667.74 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 291,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,728.93/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.15

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