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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.86, 667.70 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.86, 667.70 and 336.50 is: 464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.86 : 667.70 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.86/667.70 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.86x = 667.70 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.86x = 224,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,681.05/483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.35

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