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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.71, 669.18 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.71, 669.18 and 483.12 is: 662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.71 : 669.18 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.71/669.18 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.71x = 669.18 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.71x = 323,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,294.24/487.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.88

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