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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 667.62 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 667.62 and 297.41 is: 410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 667.62 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/667.62 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 667.62 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 198,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,553.53/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.33

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