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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 667.38 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 667.38 and 352.92 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 667.38 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/667.38 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 667.38 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 235,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,531.75/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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