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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.69, 667.24 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.69, 667.24 and 306.32 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.69 : 667.24 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.69/667.24 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.69x = 667.24 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.69x = 204,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,389.86/483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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