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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 666.38 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 666.38 and 308.12 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 666.38 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/666.38 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 666.38 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 205,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,325.01/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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