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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.17, 666.47 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.17, 666.47 and 308.21 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.17 : 666.47 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.17/666.47 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.17x = 666.47 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.17x = 205,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,410.16/483.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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