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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.49, 665.58 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.49, 665.58 and 296.07 is: 408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.49 : 665.58 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.49/665.58 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.49x = 665.58 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.49x = 197,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,058.27/482.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.42

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