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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 666.84 and 404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 666.84 and 404.37 is: 558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 666.84 = 404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/666.84 = 404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 666.84 × 404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 269,650.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,650.09/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.13

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