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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 666.62 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 666.62 and 308.64 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 666.62 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/666.62 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 666.62 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 205,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,745.60/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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