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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.62, 667.26 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.62, 667.26 and 297.04 is: 409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.62 : 667.26 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.62/667.26 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.62x = 667.26 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.62x = 198,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,205.21/483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.84

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