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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.78, 740.06 and 483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.78, 740.06 and 483.85 is: 668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.78 : 740.06 = 483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.78/740.06 = 483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.78x = 740.06 × 483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.78x = 358,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,078.03/535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.33

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