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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.95, 667.59 and 417.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.95, 667.59 and 417.83 is: 576.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.95 : 667.59 = 417.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.95/667.59 = 417.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.95x = 667.59 × 417.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.95x = 278,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,939.23/483.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.38

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