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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 666.54 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 666.54 and 306.05 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 666.54 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/666.54 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 666.54 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 203,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,991.23/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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