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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 667.46 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 667.46 and 294.58 is: 406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 667.46 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/667.46 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 667.46 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 196,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,615.56/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.60

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