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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 666.97 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 666.97 and 395.16 is: 544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 666.97 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/666.97 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 666.97 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 263,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,556.38/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.81

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