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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 666.93 and 308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 666.93 and 308.85 is: 426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 666.93 = 308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/666.93 = 308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 666.93 × 308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 205,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,981.33/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.11

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