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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 666.48 and 296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 666.48 and 296.41 is: 409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 666.48 = 296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/666.48 = 296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 666.48 × 296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 197,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,550.36/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.08

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