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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 666.74 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 666.74 and 308.58 is: 425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 666.74 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/666.74 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 666.74 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 205,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,742.63/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.72

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