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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 666.18 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.88, 666.18 and 308.19 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.88 : 666.18 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.88/666.18 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.88x = 666.18 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.88x = 205,310.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,310.01/482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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