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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 666.36 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 666.36 and 306.23 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 666.36 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/666.36 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 666.36 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 204,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,056.09/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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