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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 666.36 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 666.36 and 308.07 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 666.36 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/666.36 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 666.36 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 205,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,285.53/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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