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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.50, 667.43 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.50, 667.43 and 306.72 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.50 : 667.43 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.50/667.43 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.50x = 667.43 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.50x = 204,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,709.26/483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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