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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.47, 666.56 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.47, 666.56 and 394.86 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.47 : 666.56 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.47/666.56 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.47x = 666.56 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.47x = 263,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,196.30/483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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