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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.38, 670.51 and 483.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.38, 670.51 and 483.31 is: 662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 670.51 = 483.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/670.51 = 483.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 670.51 × 483.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 324,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,060.84/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.19

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