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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 666.68 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 666.68 and 296.70 is: 409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 666.68 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/666.68 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 666.68 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 197,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,803.96/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.41

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