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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 667.23 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 667.23 and 308.82 is: 426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 667.23 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/667.23 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 667.23 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 206,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,055.31/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.46

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