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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 666.63 and 308.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 666.63 and 308.57 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 666.63 = 308.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/666.63 = 308.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 666.63 × 308.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 205,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,698.69/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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