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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 666.52 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 666.52 and 306.09 is: 422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 666.52 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/666.52 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 666.52 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 204,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,015.11/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.29

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