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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 666.74 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 666.74 and 396.22 is: 546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 666.74 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/666.74 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 666.74 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 264,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,175.72/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.16

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