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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.01, 666.48 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.01, 666.48 and 308.32 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.01 : 666.48 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.01/666.48 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.01x = 666.48 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.01x = 205,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,489.11/483.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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