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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 666.91 and 395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 666.91 and 395.11 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 666.91 = 395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/666.91 = 395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 666.91 × 395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 263,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,498.49/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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