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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 666.36 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 666.36 and 377.46 is: 520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 666.36 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/666.36 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 666.36 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 251,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,524.25/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.43

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