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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.93, 667.49 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.93, 667.49 and 385.92 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.93 : 667.49 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.93/667.49 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.93x = 667.49 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.93x = 257,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,595.81/483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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