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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 666.29 and 308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 666.29 and 308.33 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 666.29 = 308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/666.29 = 308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 666.29 × 308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 205,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,434.64/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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