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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.93, 674.15 and 483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.93, 674.15 and 483.06 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.93 : 674.15 = 483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.93/674.15 = 483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.93x = 674.15 × 483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.93x = 325,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,654.90/487.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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