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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.23, 666.90 and 296.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.23, 666.90 and 296.71 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.23 : 666.90 = 296.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.23/666.90 = 296.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.23x = 666.90 × 296.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.23x = 197,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,874.23/483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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