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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 667.20 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 667.20 and 336.24 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 667.20 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/667.20 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 667.20 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 224,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,339.33/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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