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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 667.69 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 667.69 and 297.28 is: 410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 667.69 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/667.69 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 667.69 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 198,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,490.88/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.21

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