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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 666.60 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 666.60 and 296.58 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 666.60 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/666.60 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 666.60 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 197,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,700.23/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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