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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 667.01 and 308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 667.01 and 308.69 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 667.01 = 308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/667.01 = 308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 667.01 × 308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 205,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,897.77/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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