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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 667.83 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 667.83 and 297.42 is: 410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 667.83 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/667.83 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 667.83 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 198,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,626.00/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.66

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