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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 667.53 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 667.53 and 306.72 is: 423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 667.53 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/667.53 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 667.53 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 204,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,739.93/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.31

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