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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 666.09 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 666.09 and 308.34 is: 425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 666.09 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/666.09 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 666.09 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 205,382.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,382.19/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.54

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