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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 667.16 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 667.16 and 308.92 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 667.16 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/667.16 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 667.16 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 206,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,099.07/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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