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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.92, 668.18 and 297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.92, 668.18 and 297.67 is: 411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.92 : 668.18 = 297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.92/668.18 = 297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.92x = 668.18 × 297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.92x = 198,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,892.31/483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.00

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