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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.02, 665.34 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.02, 665.34 and 404.44 is: 557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.02 : 665.34 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.02/665.34 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.02x = 665.34 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.02x = 269,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,090.11/483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.10

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