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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 666.99 and 296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 666.99 and 296.49 is: 409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 666.99 = 296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/666.99 = 296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 666.99 × 296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 197,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,755.87/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.31

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