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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 666.83 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 666.83 and 315.02 is: 434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 666.83 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/666.83 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 666.83 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 210,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,067.24/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.65

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