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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 667.65 and 276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 667.65 and 276.79 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 667.65 = 276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/667.65 = 276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 667.65 × 276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 184,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,798.84/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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