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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 666.75 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 666.75 and 308.50 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 666.75 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/666.75 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 666.75 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 205,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,692.38/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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