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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.92, 667.90 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.92, 667.90 and 386.44 is: 533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.92 : 667.90 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.92/667.90 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.92x = 667.90 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.92x = 258,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,103.28/483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.36

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