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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 666.98 and 308.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 666.98 and 308.83 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 666.98 = 308.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/666.98 = 308.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 666.98 × 308.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 205,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,983.43/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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