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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 666.96 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 666.96 and 308.76 is: 426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 666.96 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/666.96 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 666.96 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 205,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,930.57/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.25

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