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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 666.53 and 409.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 666.53 and 409.11 is: 563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 666.53 = 409.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/666.53 = 409.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 666.53 × 409.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 272,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,682.04/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.53

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