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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 666.55 and 296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 666.55 and 296.48 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 666.55 = 296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/666.55 = 296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 666.55 × 296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 197,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,616.34/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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