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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.85, 666.66 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.85, 666.66 and 404.88 is: 557.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.85 : 666.66 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.85/666.66 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.85x = 666.66 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.85x = 269,917.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,917.30/483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.85

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