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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.38, 924.12 and 483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.38, 924.12 and 483.54 is: 666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.38 : 924.12 = 483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.38/924.12 = 483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.38x = 924.12 × 483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.38x = 446,848.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,848.98/670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.56

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