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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.09, 666.59 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.09, 666.59 and 308.36 is: 425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.09 : 666.59 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.09/666.59 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.09x = 666.59 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.09x = 205,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,544.82/483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.48

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