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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 666.51 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 666.51 and 296.46 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 666.51 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/666.51 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 666.51 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 197,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,593.55/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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