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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 667.08 and 296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 667.08 and 296.78 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 667.08 = 296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/667.08 = 296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 667.08 × 296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 197,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,976.00/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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