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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.84, 666 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.84, 666 and 308.40 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.84 : 666 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.84/666 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.84x = 666 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.84x = 205,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,394.40/482.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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