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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.29, 674.95 and 483.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.29, 674.95 and 483.51 is: 662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.29 : 674.95 = 483.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.29/674.95 = 483.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.29x = 674.95 × 483.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.29x = 326,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,342.66/492.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.91

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