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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 665.61 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 665.61 and 308.04 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 665.61 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/665.61 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 665.61 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 205,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,034.50/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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