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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 667.84 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 667.84 and 309.12 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 667.84 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/667.84 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 667.84 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 206,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,442.70/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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