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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 666.96 and 306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 666.96 and 306.58 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 666.96 = 306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/666.96 = 306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 666.96 × 306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 204,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,473.26/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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