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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.98, 668.31 and 353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.98, 668.31 and 353.66 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.98 : 668.31 = 353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.98/668.31 = 353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.98x = 668.31 × 353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.98x = 236,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,354.51/483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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