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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 666.90 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 666.90 and 396.36 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 666.90 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/666.90 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 666.90 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 264,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,332.48/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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