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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.85, 666.23 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.85, 666.23 and 308.07 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.85 : 666.23 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.85/666.23 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.85x = 666.23 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.85x = 205,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,243.94/482.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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