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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 666.68 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 666.68 and 308.40 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 666.68 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/666.68 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 666.68 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 205,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,604.11/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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