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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 666.86 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 666.86 and 308.54 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 666.86 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/666.86 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 666.86 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 205,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,752.98/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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