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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 667.65 and 385.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 667.65 and 385.42 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 667.65 = 385.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/667.65 = 385.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 667.65 × 385.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 257,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,325.66/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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