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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.25, 667.31 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.25, 667.31 and 306.52 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.25 : 667.31 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.25/667.31 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.25x = 667.31 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.25x = 204,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,543.86/483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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