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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 666.66 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 666.66 and 296.66 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 666.66 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/666.66 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 666.66 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 197,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,771.36/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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