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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.19, 666.54 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.19, 666.54 and 305.83 is: 421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.19 : 666.54 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.19/666.54 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.19x = 666.54 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.19x = 203,847.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,847.93/483.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.88

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