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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.67, 666.45 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.67, 666.45 and 296.42 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.67 : 666.45 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.67/666.45 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.67x = 666.45 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.67x = 197,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,545.78/482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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