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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.43, 666.96 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.43, 666.96 and 296.80 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.43 : 666.96 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.43/666.96 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.43x = 666.96 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.43x = 197,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,953.73/483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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