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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 668.34 and 379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 668.34 and 379.01 is: 523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 668.34 = 379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/668.34 = 379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 668.34 × 379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 253,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,302.31/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.68

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