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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 666.47 and 389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 666.47 and 389.98 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 666.47 = 389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/666.47 = 389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 666.47 × 389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 259,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,909.28/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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