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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 666.59 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 666.59 and 308.25 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 666.59 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/666.59 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 666.59 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 205,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,474.83/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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