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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 666.63 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 666.63 and 396.30 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 666.63 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/666.63 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 666.63 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 264,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,185.47/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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