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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 667.39 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 667.39 and 306.45 is: 423.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 667.39 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/667.39 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 667.39 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 204,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,518.33/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.09

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