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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.22, 666.95 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.22, 666.95 and 296.87 is: 409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.22 : 666.95 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.22/666.95 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.22x = 666.95 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.22x = 197,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,996.09/483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.74

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