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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.81, 667.85 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.81, 667.85 and 297.37 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.81 : 667.85 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.81/667.85 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.81x = 667.85 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.81x = 198,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,597.90/483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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