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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.10, 666.70 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.10, 666.70 and 296.52 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.10 : 666.70 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.10/666.70 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.10x = 666.70 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.10x = 197,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,689.88/483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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