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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 667.64 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 667.64 and 297.22 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 667.64 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/667.64 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 667.64 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 198,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,436.29/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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