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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 667.71 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.99, 667.71 and 359.73 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.99 : 667.71 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.99/667.71 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.99x = 667.71 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.99x = 240,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,195.32/483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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