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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 667.21 and 378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 667.21 and 378.77 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 667.21 = 378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/667.21 = 378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 667.21 × 378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 252,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,717.24/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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