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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 667.29 and 336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 667.29 and 336.46 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 667.29 = 336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/667.29 = 336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 667.29 × 336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 224,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,516.39/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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