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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 666.91 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 666.91 and 296.80 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 666.91 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/666.91 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 666.91 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 197,937.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,937.40/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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