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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 666.55 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 666.55 and 305.88 is: 422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 666.55 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/666.55 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 666.55 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 203,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,884.31/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.17

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