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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 666.66 and 404.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 666.66 and 404.86 is: 557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 666.66 = 404.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/666.66 = 404.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 666.66 × 404.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 269,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,903.97/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.79

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