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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 667.08 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 667.08 and 308.76 is: 426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 667.08 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/667.08 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 667.08 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 205,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,967.62/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.28

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