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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.74, 666.18 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.74, 666.18 and 461.88 is: 636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.74 : 666.18 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.74/666.18 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.74x = 666.18 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.74x = 307,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,695.22/483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.08

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