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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 667.58 and 297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 667.58 and 297.23 is: 410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 667.58 = 297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/667.58 = 297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 667.58 × 297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 198,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,424.80/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.06

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